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  • 19-year-old pastry chef is rising star in food industry

    A 19-year-old pastry chef has been honoured for his rapid rise in the food industry. Lewis Jackson, who grew up in Penrith and is a former student at Kendal College,…

  • Cumbria food stars shine bright at awards night

    A Cumbrian cake maker has been named The Dave Myers Cumbrian Food and Drink Hero at the county’s dedicated hospitality awards. Lisa Smith, who founded Ginger Bakers nearly 20 years…

  • Time to shine at Cumbria Food Awards

    The countdown has begun for a night of celebration for the Cumbrian hospitality industry. The 2025 Cumbria Food Awards, in association with Caterite, are due to take place on Thursday,…

  • Cumbria Food Awards names accolade in honour of Dave Myers

    One of Cumbria’s best loved stars is to be remembered at the county’s annual food and drink awards. The organisers of the independent Cumbria Food Awards have renamed the night’s…

  • Booths backs Cumbria Food Awards

    Northern grocer Booths is backing the county’s producers by sponsoring the Cumbria Food Awards. Booths, which champions great quality, unique local produce and stocks some of Cumbria’s best known products,…

  • Cumbria Food Awards finalists revealed

    The finalists for the county’s independent food awards have been announced. Chefs, restaurants, pubs, cafés, producers and retailers from throughout the county have been selected for the 2025 Cumbria Food…

  • Time to enter 2025 Cumbria Food Awards

    Cumbria’s dedicated food and drink awards are now open for entries. Food fans are encouraged to get behind Cumbria’s hospitality sector and nominate their favourite restaurants, pubs, takeaways, cafés and…

  • Cumbria Food Awards 2024 winners revealed

    Food and drink heroes from throughout the county have been recognised at the 2024 Cumbria Food Awards. Held at Kendal College and hosted by TV presenter, chef and restaurateur Simon…